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M816 RJB

1995 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14688,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 RJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 132,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 131,436 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,123 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 128,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 125,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate deterioated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate deterioated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 113,991 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 113,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both foremost box sections of front floor pan areas dented/damaged slightly.

both integral front chassis leg/box sections corroded slightly on there inner most sections.

foremost rear exhaust box welded joint heavily corroded.

front number plate cracked.

fuel filler flap bottom hinge broken and flap itselfs cracked slightly.

nearside front indicator repeater lamp damaged/ holed slightly.

nearside rear seam of front floor pan corroded slightly.

nearside rear wheel trim missing and offside rear cracked slightly.

offside rear light cluster lense cracked slightly.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside wiper rubber split slightly at one end.

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 146?

Based on 35,522 MOT tests across 5,725 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
5,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,249
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,966
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,187
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,893
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M816 RJB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 88,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 146 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M816 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 146 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M816 RJB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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